Bruce Arthur: A medical officer of health with no public health qualifications: Matt Strauss is an absurdly political hire

Maybe you don't think Dr. Matt Strauss is qualified to work in public health, but have you considered that famous public health dictum, live free or die? Strauss tweeted that in late August, and it's an idea that lasted until the Romans came along, more or less, which is a pretty good run. Some places still follow it, to truly tragic results.